The Pirates showed improvement, winning 5 of 7 series despite offensive struggles. Management should focus on solutions and progress, rather than dwelling on challenges.
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Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Déjà vu All Over Again? Let’s Try it with Scoring This Time!
In the past week, the Pirates won a low-scoring series against the Reds, positioning themselves a game ahead. The urgency for mid-season deals is growing, with potential benefits and risks to acquiring rentals. The Pirates face challenges with injuries and lineup optimization. David Bednar’s absence presents a critical bullpen challenge. Exit velocity statistics provide predictive insight, and Ke’Bryan Hayes’s intermittent back issues raise questions about the team’s long-term third base strategy.
They’re Far from Perfect, but Can this Pirates Team Force Their GM’s Hand?
The article discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates’ current performance and potential for improvement. It highlights the team’s strengths, weaknesses, and the importance of upcoming games for their playoff hopes.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Finally Facing the Entire Division
The Pirates are set to face the Reds for the first time in 2024. Both teams are in a tight division with young talent. Bryan Reynolds is performing well offensively for the Pirates, while Jared Triolo has adapted to a utility role. Oneil Cruz and Elly De La Cruz have their similarities and differences, while Andy Haines’ hitting philosophy is misunderstood. The Pirates’ deadline priorities include acquiring a left-handed power bat, a back-end reliever, and a catcher.
Jared Jones is Having a Rookie Season, not Regressing
6-16-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter It’s a fine line between Phenom and flame out, especially for fans. Personally, I expect to feel just about every range of emotion a fan can have during a rookie season, hell, I expect it for the first 2 or 3 seasons with most guys. Jared Jones isContinue reading “Jared Jones is Having a Rookie Season, not Regressing”
The Pirates Patience is Unpopular with Fans, but Sometimes it’s Necessary
6-15-24 – By Gary Morgan – @garymo2007 on Twitter I’m as impatient as the next guy. You may not see me tweet or post on Facebook every time a hitter stares at strike three over the heart, but if they ever get that future downfall of society brain implant thing that instantly sends our thoughts out, well,Continue reading “The Pirates Patience is Unpopular with Fans, but Sometimes it’s Necessary”
Things I Got Wrong on the Pirates Before 2024 Started
Gary Morgan reflects on failed predictions regarding the Pirates’ performance, expressing surprise at unexpected successes and disappointments in the team’s season. The NL Central division also defies expectations.
Five Pirates Thoughts at Five – Three Series Wins in a Row
Gary Morgan discusses Derek Shelton’s performance amid criticisms, Braxton Ashcraft’s promotion to AAA, Rowdy Tellez’s resurgence, the Pirates’ dual timelines, Henry Davis and Jack Suwinski’s struggles.
The Pirates are Winning Baseball Games, Despite Their Warts
In recent coverage of the Pirates, there is more focus on shaping fans’ emotions than on the team’s performance. Despite challenges, they show promise, especially with elite starting pitching and potential for improvement. It’s a tough season, but not without hope.
The Pirates are Better than Last Year? The GM Says They Are.
Ben Cherington expressed optimism about the Pirates’ improvement in 2024. While acknowledging areas for growth, he expects the team to contend for a Wild Card spot and deliver results.
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